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What does 好む (このむ, konomu) mean?

好む (このむ, konomu) means to like, to prefer.

Quick facts
Readingこのむ
Romajikonomu
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
このむ
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkonomu

to like, to prefer

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to like; to prefer

Example sentences

  • He prefers quiet places.

  • Young people prefer new music.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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